Everyday AI Prompts Worth Saving (For Engineers + PMs)
Most people use AI like a toy. I use it like a power tool. These prompts help me plan, write, prioritize, and think faster. Save them. They’ll compound.
Most engineers and PMs I know open ChatGPT with good intentions... and end up asking it to name their startup. Again.
But if you treat it like a daily utility instead of a novelty toy, it unlocks serious leverage. This isn't about clever tricks or 100+ mega prompt dumps. Just simple, repeatable prompts I use almost every day to move faster, think clearer, and stay sharp.
1. Instant Research Snapshot
"Act as a research assistant. What are 3 key developments in {topic} from the past 30 days? Include sources, key players, and what it might mean for practitioners."
Use it to stay current in fast-moving areas like AI infra, fintech regulation, or consumer behavior.
2. Explain Like I'm Smart (But Busy)
"Explain {topic} in simple terms for a smart product manager. Include use cases, one visual analogy, and a take that experts might debate."
Perfect for onboarding into dense topics quickly without wading through PDFs.
3. Pulse Check Before Planning
"Give me a short industry pulse on {niche}. What's trending this week, any notable funding, and shifts builders should care about?"
Great Monday morning check before you decide what to build or write about.
4. 5-Day Learning Plan
"Teach me {skill} in 5 daily lessons. Each day: goal, task, 2 tips. Format it like a crash course."
I use this to upskill on tools (Figma plugins, LangChain) or new concepts (ZK proofs, pricing theory).
5. Smarter Tradeoffs
"I'm torn between X and Y. Help me compare using a decision framework: costs, second order effects, and what others in my shoes have done."
Not perfect, but it often reveals blind spots I hadn't considered.
6. Debate Me
"Challenge this belief: '{your current strategy or assumption}'. Make me defend it."
This is great for tightening logic before a pitch or product review.
7. Idea Kickstart
"I need fresh content or product ideas in {space}. Mix in trends, underserved users, and untapped channels. Rank them by uniqueness and ease."
Fast way to break out of creative blocks or team brainstorm fatigue.
8. One Pager Template
"Help me draft a strategic plan for {goal}. Include objective, 3 milestones, 5 levers, and known risks."
I've used this to prep GTM briefs, investor updates, and internal docs.
9. Learn Then Act Protocol
"I just read about {concept}. What does this change for how I build or ship? Give 3 small ways to apply it this week plus 1 question to reflect on later."
Helps convert insight into momentum.
If you're building anything in 2025, start saving prompts that serve you daily not just when you're bored. Copy. Modify. Make them yours.
And if you've found any everyday AI habits that actually stick, DM me. I'll include the best in a follow up post.
